Civil Aeronautics Board et al. v. Island Airlines, inc.

Abstract

International law — Historic title of State to territory — Meaning and nature of historic title — Proof thereof — International law as understood by the United States of America.

State territory — Parts of — Straits — Channels between islands of State of Hawaii — Whether Hawaii has historic title to channels — Requirements for and proof of historic title.

Jurisdiction — On the high seas — Conception of high seas — Water boundaries of State of Hawaii — Channels between islands of State of Hawaii — Whether channels constitute high seas or part of Hawaiian territory — Concept of high seas, territorial waters and historic title under international law.

State territory — Parts of — Water boundaries — Historic title — Requirements for and proof of — Channels between islands of State of Hawaii — Whether channels constitute high seas or part of Hawaiian territory — Concepts of high seas, territorial waters and historic title under international law.